SPRING 2026 | Mid-Western Living | 37 Lue Public School: Students in years 3 to 6 from Lue Public School joined students from Cassilis PS and Glen Alice PS on a 4 day excursion to Canberra last week. They participated in a wide variety of learning experiences including the Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Mint, Electoral Education Centre, Australian War Memorial, Museum of Australian Democracy and Parliament House. The excursion happens every 4 years for the small schools group to ensure every primary age student experiences Canberra and learns about our democracy by the time they leave Primary School. Of course there were a lot of fun activities also included such as ten pin bowling and snow play at Corin Forest. This is one of our most memorable excursions and is well subsidised for parents by our P&C, school funds and the PACER rebate to ensure every student is able to attend. Sponsored by 39 Swanston St, Lue (02) 6373 6407 Young Poet Shares Award-Winning Words Far and Wide At just 16 years old, Jocelyn Cafe is already making her mark with words, wool and a deep appreciation for the natural world. Her poem, Free by Nature, recently won the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW A.B. Paterson Bush Poetry Award at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, and after people began asking where they could read it, Jocelyn created a simple way to share it more widely. Through her website, readers can register to receive a postcard copy of the award-winning poem, giving the piece a life beyond the competition stage and into the hands of those who connect with its message. Jocelyn is also this year’s winner of the Merino Fleece Young Judges Competition at the Sydney Royal and will represent New South Wales at the state finals in Brisbane. Down the track, she hopes to use her website to share sustainable items inspired by natural fibres. Free by Nature is a beautiful beginning from a young regional creative with a bright future ahead. Get your copy at freebynature.com.au
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